In a significant political development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform for their new opposition coalition.

According to authoritative sources, the three political heavyweights reached this decision following an extensive meeting that began on Tuesday night and continued into the early hours of Wednesday morning.

An insider who requested anonymity revealed to reporters: "They have adopted the African Democratic Party as the coalition party, all of them (Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai) are working together."

The source further explained that the late-night meeting was attended by all leaders and stakeholders of the emerging coalition. "They set up committees to dot the Is and cross the Ts while preparing the way for the eventual public unveiling of the coalition. But effectively, as we speak, the coalition has been born, the conclusion meeting took place," the source stated.

While no official date has been announced for the public unveiling of this new political alliance, the insider indicated that the formal announcement would come "sooner than later, very soon."

This coalition brings together three influential political figures from different backgrounds. Atiku Abubakar was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi contested under the Labour Party banner, while Nasir El-Rufai is a former governor who was previously aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Political analysts suggest this alliance could significantly reshape Nigeria's political landscape ahead of future elections, creating a formidable opposition bloc against the current administration.

As developments continue to unfold, Nigerians await the official announcement and detailed plans from this newly formed political coalition.